One of the things that can really catapult your success investing in apartments and commercial real estate is working with the right commercial broker. Finding a great deal is really all about the numbers, and getting more deals across your desk. Working with the right commercial broker will not only save you time, but make you a lot of money by getting opportunities in front of you.

So the question is, “How do you find the right commercial broker?”

I will “bottom line” this for you and make it easy. Make sure you find a broker that does nothing but investment real estate and specializes in it. DO NOT use a broker that is a “jack of all trades,” meaning going from an open house on a Sunday to chatting with you about the 320 unit property on Monday.

You want someone that does nothing but spends time in the investment real estate world.

Why?

The specialized knowledge that a commercial broker has will be able to get you more GOOD opportunities to look at and because they know the market will be able to identify properties that can be very profitable. A good broker can also assist you in developing ways to purchase the property where you are making money at the closing table too. Plus they will help you avoid some of the common investment mistakes, as well.

This, more than any other of my “rules” is violated, and the investors that do violate this many times pay for it too. Make sure that you are not one of them.

If you’re looking to hold a business meeting or conference with international visitors or people from throughout New Zealand, you may be wondering where to find the right venue. Ideally you will be looking for a place that is accessible, meets your catering, size, and budget requirements, and suits the style of the occasion.

These days, many people are choosing a Nelson business meeting venue for its flexibility, quiet location, and range of function venue options. Nelson is situated at the top of the South Island of New Zealand, which is a great central location for both North and South Island delegates, and is easy to get to for international travellers.

Let’s take a better look at five reasons why the sunshine capital of New Zealand, Nelson, will make an ideal business meeting venue for you.

1. A range of venue sizes for a small meeting or a large function.

Whether you are looking to hold an intimate meeting with just a few important people, or a large seminar or conference for a wider audience, Nelson has a range of business function venues to suit you. Known for its hotels, historical buildings such as Broadgreen Historic House which was originally constructed in 1855, and award winning restaurants like Hopgoods and Boutereys, you can choose a venue to suit your style, budget, and size requirements.

2. Quiet, tranquil locations.

If you are holding a seminar, function or business meeting, you’ll know how important it is to have your audience or colleagues relaxed and focused. Having a comfortable Nelson business meeting venue in a tranquil rural setting means you are away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and you will have everyone’s full attention. If you prefer you could choose to spend time in one of the three national parks in the region – Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman.

3. Easily accessible.

If you have people coming to your meeting from all over New Zealand, Nelson is an easily accessible location for everyone. Avoiding the busier airports, your colleagues, guests or audience can simply fly in to Nelson airport from almost anywhere in New Zealand, and travel just a short distance to a nearby conference venue.

4. A choice of modern or historical venues to inspire any occasion.

Nelson is known for its history, but also for its artistic community. Many of the buildings feature beautiful, modern furnishings for a lavish affair, or select a more classic, historical building for serious business meetings.

5. Close to parking, restaurants and amenities.

In Nelson, you don’t have to worry about finding parking, rushing through busy traffic, or driving a long distance. Serviced by the fourth busiest airport in New Zealand, Nelson offers business meeting venues which are very close to the main city centre, hotels, restaurants, and cafes, so your conference or meeting attendees will spend minimal time in transit, and more time engaging with the topic at hand!

A Nelson business meeting venue will make sure your colleagues, clients or audience are well rested, comfortable and giving you their full attention. Have a look around for a venue that meets your specific style, size and budget requirements, and you’re sure to find the perfect fit!

Business meetings can be staff meetings, sales presentations or business proposals to potential investors. When you have an important business meeting coming up, you need to make sure that everything is perfect if you want to make the proper impression. That is why you should take the time to find the right room and use the proper steps to create your perfect meeting.

Multimedia Presentations

Your meeting rooms need to be able to accommodate multimedia presentations. That means having a screen to project on to and a monitor to connect a computer to. The room should be arranged so that everyone can see the presentation and the presentation needs to be large enough to be clearly seen by everyone in the room.

Internet Connection

Social media and Internet tools are important parts of the new age of business meetings. Not all of your attendees that want to attend your meeting are going to be able to be there in person. But you can still allow important people to be part of your meeting by having an Internet connection and video-enabled computer in the meeting room.

The right kind of computer will allow people to use video conferencing services to see what is going on in the meeting and offer their insight as well. Your video conferencing software should allow remote attendees to share documents and make document changes in real time. Your meeting room computer should have an Internet-enabled video camera to allow your remote attendees to see what is going on in the meeting.

Many of the social media platforms allow for multiple people to utilize a single video conferencing system. This can be a great way to save money on video conferencing services for your company an your remote attendees.

Attendees

Create a list of attendees at least a month in advance and send out meeting notices as soon as possible. When you get your RSVP list, that will tell you how large of a meeting room you are going to need.

Utilize social media platforms to allow people to RSVP for the meeting, share insight into the meeting content and ask any pertinent meeting questions.

Agenda

A comprehensive meeting agenda, which includes meeting times and the names of people who will be making presentations, should be circulated to all attendees at least two weeks prior to the meeting. This will allow attendees time to prepare the materials they will need to attend the meeting and contribute.

Encourage attendees to ask agenda questions prior to the meeting so that all attendees may benefit from the answers. You can use social networking platforms to allow attendees to submit questions and then utilize those platforms to submit answers as well.

Each business meeting should have a defined purpose in order to get people to attend and contribute. When you spend the necessary time to prepare your meeting materials and find the perfect meeting room, then that will significantly improve the quality of your meeting.